Tuesday, June 12, 2007

1,000 Knitters...Away We Go

Ladies and gentlemen, it is with the greatest pleasure that I announce the first of what I hope will be many open days for the 1,000 Knitters project: Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Sharon and Kathy of our own, dear Arcadia Knitting, have agreed to host the shoot in their shop at 1613 West Lawrence in Chicago (for more details about the location, visit their Web site). We'll begin promptly at noon and continue until ten minutes before closing.

I'm not going to ask for advance sign-ups, but depending upon the level of interest there may be a numbering system for participants so that nobody has to stand in line when s/he could be playing in the yarn stacks.

Those are all the details for now. If you're interested, just make a note on your calendar and watch this space.

If you can't make it on this day, don't fret. There will be others. And I am going to see as many folks individually or in smaller groups as my schedule will allow. I have finally got my own summer plans hammered out sufficiently to respond to the inquiries with firm suggestions.

How about having your event at other shops around the city? I have a major issue with Arcadia. I refuse to walk in there place. Let's just say that I have never been treated by a store like I was treated by them...yes, it was pretty bad.

I know it was suggested that you seek sponsorship from knitting stores around the country to host photo shoots. Was that just a suggestion or something you might really consider? Drop me a line if it is a realistic possibility. I may have an opportunity for you in Northern California.

the 1000 knitters idea is so lovely. are you coming to copenhagen. i hear that stephen fry is pacing around in yarn stores here.....your niece is adorable and you wonder what they are thinking about don't you when you see such an enigmatic smile on the face of somebody that small. and then the fact that they have never been mean to a single soul...

She smiles when she sleeps??? Amazing! Keep those pictures coming...I love seeing pictures of babies, especially such pretty babies. (And at least someone is taking pictures of their children...for more on that topic see my blog's reference to your post on 'mom guilt' (it's at www.lambandfrog.com).

Good lord, I have not a maternal bone in my body for all practical purposes, and I totally melted. Yep, she looks like she should've been a pre-Raphaelite model. You and the parents will just have to make up for the lack of painters with photos. ;)

oh my. she is sweetly smiling in her sleep. how glorious! However, i detect just a hint of orneriness in that sweet little visage...and I predict that as the favorite uncle - you may bear the brunt of her deviltry! Bet you can't wait! :)

A cynic might believe that babies smile because they are unaware of the impending chaos and unhappiness that await them as they age. I prefer to think that babies smile because they choose to live in the moment and are mostly happy.

This beautiful baby has a very special uncle. I am jealous, but wait, I am also immensely greatful to be able to partake of your genius and compassion, your art and religion, yes your knitting ability,your writing and so much more. I feel blessed everytime I read your Blog and Website. Thank you Franklin.

P.S. I always think of you when I go to Harvard Square to the Yarn Shop. I know that was your stomping ground 10 yrs ago. Rita

That supernaturally adorable baby looks as though she is pretending to be asleep! Doesn't she? With that unbearably sweet smile on her face? Or am I jut babbling like a woman who is NOT going to have any more babies, dammit!

I am sooo not a baby person. I usually think human babies are quite unattractive, but that little girl is adorable! Mona Lisa smile....her parent's will have to beat off the boys (or girls)with sticks in 15 or 16 years.

Yeah, what they said about that wee girlie! Just think of it, she's a 21st century woman! That's a smile of Anticipation if there ever was one.....run a refresher about your photo shoot, s'il vous plait? Peeps from outta town welcome, if they're "day trip" distance?

Franklin, I'm not a knitter, I just love your blog for your terrific sense of humor and your really gosh-wow excellent writing ability.

But that picture has me reaching for the needles I don't even own and don't know how to use! My entire subconscious is clamoring, "Must . . . Knit . . . For . . . Cute . . . Baby." I can only imagine what it's doing for the real knitters on your blog!

That is a great picture! You'd better watch out... too many cute baby pictures and you might turn into Kim Anderson or that dress-babies-up-like-vegetables lady. ;) :-P

If you are headed to MA at any point, give a holler. I'd be happy to sit for a picture and give you a tour of some of the non-Boston-non-T-accessible yarn shops (you know, west of 495) and give you a place to host a stream of knitters for photographs. (Provided it's not the week of the wedding or something, of course).

I so totally dislike children, but that is ONE CUTE BABY - OH MY GOD! (And where can *I* find an adorable lavender gingham suit, hmmm?)

If you want a picture of a city knitter who went mental after moving to a farm where "things fall apart" you're welcome to stay up here in WI. We have prayer flags, we have sheep, we have yarn stash, and, thank God, we have a wine cellar.

Seriously, we're on the way to the Twin Cities, should you eventually schedule a shoot there.

What a cutie patootie! She looks like she's remembering something funny her dear Uncle whispered into her little ear. I for one won't get tired of looking at pictures of her, so, bring 'em on!! Good luck with your photo shoot. If you're ever in New York, you can count me in as one of your knitters.

When I saw her picture, I jumped and laughed out loud with delight. What an expression!

As for the 1000 Knitters project, it is wonderful that it is taking off. I think we Canadians need to get together and figure out a way to get you up here - and not just to Toronto. The implications for Canadian unity if you only visit TO are too terrible to permit.

Franklin -- For the future this is one of the most "ahhh" inspiring baby girl patterns I've run across. I'm about half way through it right now and though it's a gobsmack lot of stockinette, the results are totally worth it.

1,000 knitters - an amazing concept. I told my hubby about it and wishing we were closer to Chicago. His reply, "geez, with tickets so cheap - you should sign up! So, if you get to a point that you need a California knitter for your project, let me know, I'll hop on a place, knit a row and visit my non-knitter friend in Hoffman Estates!!

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